What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Planner position at 1901 KENTUCKY-TENNESSEE CLAY Company?
The Company
Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.8 billion in revenue and 13,700 employees in 54 countries in 2023. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.
The Position
Production PlannerJob Summary
Job Title: Production Planner
Location: Gleason, TN or Sandersville, GA
Job Summary:
Serve as a liaison between production, customer service, freight forwarding, sales, product management and S&OP
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
Schedules, weekly, and monthly production for the operations. Highlights any issues to the sites.
Assists in preparation and presentation of Monthly Sales and Operations Plan (SOP).
Develops and manages good relations with Customer Service, Sales Department and Product Management, in order to resolve any issues that may be product demand and/or capacity related.
Assist in managing finished good inventory levels at Gleason, Crenshaw, Sandersville Air Float, Sandersville Calcine and Langley plants
Processes rail and truck shipments in SAP (ERP System) daily.
Resolves Accounts Payable freight issues as required.
Provides Accounting/Finance with end of the month reporting for all external/internal shipments.
Other Important Functions:
Ability to interact with all levels of the organization. Frequently communicates with Operations personnel, Customer Service, Product Management, Sales Group, Quality Assurance, Information Technology in order to provide and obtain information.
Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor of degree in Business, Logistics or related field or 2 years' experience in a working in a production ERP environment.
Strong computer skills required including knowledge/experience of Excel, Word, PowerPoint; SAP Hana experience, preferred.
Ability to effectively communicate with people from all levels of the organization as well as outside vendors and customers.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Detail oriented.
Ability to perform multiple tasks effectively.
Problem solving and ability to prioritize issues related to the efficient operation of the plant (production) and fulfillment of external demand.
10% travel to other locations
Specific Aspects:
Office environment primarily, minimal plant environment.
Sitting frequently, walking and standing.
Some travel required between production/shipping facilities.
Normal work day is 8 hours, Monday through Friday; however, after hours work is required in emergency situations.
Position Type
Full timeand
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